The only person more popular at the World Baseball Classic than Shohei Ohtani was the man cosplaying him with his dog Decoy.

Phoenix comedian and anime devotee Yuhki Kanetani, better known to fans as “Uncle Yuhki,” has had a front-row seat to that evolution. He’s hosted Arizona Matsuri’s cosplay contest since 2003 and says ...

Ōta TOKYO is set to take place in Bangalore on January 10, 2026. The organisers describe it as India’s first Japanese doujin cosplay festival, focused on fan culture that usually thrives in Japan. The ...

A video showing local residents allegedly mistreating Japanese tourists in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi has triggered a debate on social media. The incident took place on December 25, when devotees ...

Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Akio Toyoda, the automotive magnate, Shohei Ohtani, the baseball prodigy, Monkey D Luffy, the ...

For years, Universal Studios in Japan has paid tribute to the world of anime. Popular franchises such as Attack on Titan, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Hunter x Hunter, and more have had ...

Japan is calling. Gather your friends, mark your calendars, and dive into JCC Season Two — a celebration of flavors, culture, and memories waiting to be made. Supplied The magic of Japan is coming ...

Images of Japanese cosplayers dressed in Hamas military-style uniforms have gone viral, showing participants in camouflage gear and green headbands similar to those worn by members of Hamas’ al-Qassam ...

Fans of anime and cosplay will gather this weekend at the Hilton Orlando for an event that celebrates Japanese pop culture. The Sugoi Expo, which last came to Central Florida in 2022, brings guests a ...

Cathlyn Melo is an experienced anime writer from the Philippines with a Master in Business Administration. She was once a hospital employee before deciding to pursue her passion for anime and manga ...

Kendra Noel Manning was arrested Saturday after commenting on an Instagram story that she was planting a bomb in a booth, according to the arresting officer. (KSAT 12 News) SAN ANTONIO – A cosplaying ...

World Cosplay Summit WCS is the annual international cosplay event held in Japan, considered as the most vibrant and popular part of Tokyo’s pop culture and it promotes global interaction through ...